Witches Wave - Halloween Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs
Witches Wave Halloween Run offers a spooky, fast-paced seaside race with costumes and a festive finish.
Race Date
Oct 18, 2026
Location
Huntington Beach, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Location
- Huntington Beach, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 200 Yards
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Witches Wave Halloween Run transforms Bolsa Chica State Beach into a fright-filled course for 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances. Runners can embrace the Halloween spirit with a costume contest and spooky-themed activities, making it a fun and competitive event by the sea.
This chip-timed race promises accurate results and awards for top finishers, including age group prizes. All participants receive finisher medals, adding to the celebratory atmosphere. The event encourages a festive vibe with a DJ, candy station, photo ops, and a Monster Mash Dance-Off.
Located at Bolsa Chica State Beach, the event offers a unique blend of coastal scenery and Halloween fun. While the course is designed for speed, the real draw is the unique theme and the post-race 'Fright Fest' activities, making it a memorable race day for all involved.
Race-provided description
Witches Wave Halloween Run – A Spooky Sprint by the Sea! 🧙♀️🌊 📍 Lot 25 Bolsa Chica State Beach 🎃 Run Fast, Get Spooky, and Ride the Wicked Wave! The ocean’s not the only thing making waves this Halloween! Get ready to lace up for the Witches Wave Halloween Run, where the beach meets the boo for a fright-filled 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon. Whether you’re running as a wicked witch, daring vampire, or glow-in-the-dark ghost, this is your chance to hit the sand in spooktacular style! 🌊 FAST, FUN & FRIGHTENINGLY COMPETITIVE!
🏅 Chip-timed event for accurate results 🏆 Age group awards for top finishers 🎖 Finisher medals for all participants 🥇 Awards to the Top 3 male & female finishers in each distance - Age Group Awards 👻 COSTUME CONTEST
Costume Contest 🧟♀️: Bring your creepiest, funniest, or most creative Halloween costume and compete for prizes! Witch’s Cackle Showdown 🧙♀️: Step up to the mic, unleash your best evil laugh, and compete for a ghoulish prize. 🎉 FINISH LINE FRIGHT FEST
Stick around after your run for a wicked good time: 🎶 DJ spinning Halloween classics 🍬 Trick-or-Treat Candy Station 📸 Halloween-themed photo ops 💃 Monster Mash Dance-Off 🎃 Pumpkin Ring Toss with Prizes 🦇 RACE LOCATION & PARKING DETAILS 📍 Bolsa Chica State Beach- Lot 25 🚗 Parking: State Park charges $15 per vehicle – carpool if you can! Limited metered street parking available Pacific City parking structure is an option — warm up with a short ¾-mile jog to the race start
📍 Race Day Pickup Available starting at 7:00 AM at the event site. 🗓 Race Day Schedule 7:00 AM — Packet Pickup Opens 7:30 AM — Half Marathon Start 8:30 AM — 10K Start 8:30 AM — 5K Start 🎟 REGISTER NOW… IF YOU DARE!
Spots are limited, and this event is bound to be a scream! Sign up today and run with the wicked waves! 👻🏃♀️💨
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Start Time
7:30 AM
Start Location
17851 Pacific Coast, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Coastal
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
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Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources · 6 photos
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 76°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
57°
Afternoon (High)
76°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.0"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
72%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Witches Wave - Halloween Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs?
The Witches Wave - Halloween Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs is held on Sunday, October 18, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
Where does the Witches Wave - Halloween Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs take place?
It takes place in Huntington Beach, California.
What distances does the Witches Wave - Halloween Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 200 Yards.
Is the Witches Wave - Halloween Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs course flat and good for a PR?
The Witches Wave - Halloween Run 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon by Califlow Runs is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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